After much consideration, I decided to join the new adminstration of Mayor Dave Bing. It was important that I felt there was a vision, plan and commitment to making Detroit better. As one who has cheered and supported Detroit at every opportunity, I will try again to help make Detroit all that it is capable of becoming knowing that its leadership feels the same.
For the auto industry to be in the state that it is in, you’d THINK that dealers and the manufacturers (especially GM) themselves would be willing to both attract and retain a customer base. Not so. Seems they are more determined to fill their lots with used cars and send otherwise loyal customers (like me!) to the waiting arms of foreign car dealers.
While I can’t imagine NOT voting, I can’t image WHO to vote for in the upcoming mayoral election on Tuesday. I may just vote, and just skip the mayoral question. I just can’t imagine…
Are the executives of AIG really serious in their feeble attempts to justify–for the third time–their irresponsible management of public bail-out funds and blatant disregard of public trust? If only the American people were given the same courtesy, second chances…and dollars. Wow.
It’s been a while. Juggling clients, the show, the papers, and the book (now available on www.Amazon.com) have been quite time consuming but rewarding. I’ve missed sharing here my thoughts on the primary election and other hot topics of interest like the economy, Detroit and the battle for a better education, politics, President Obama’s first few weeks, and oh yeah, the economy. But…blogging is back on my list! Hope you’ll join in!
I am proud to announce my new radio show, “Sunday Afternoon with Karen Dumas.” Tune in every Sunday (starting January 18th) from 2-3:00PM on WGPR-107.5 FM (or www.wgprdetroit.com) to hear and participate in lively discussions, informative interviews and the talk radio that Detroit deserves!
Once upon a time, the question we asked as children was, “What did you get for Christmas?” Well, times and circumstances have changed. In addition to being older, the needs of our community are greater. In spite of challenges faced, there are so many more who are in greater need. In the true spirit of the season, ask yourself what you gave to others this year–time, prayers, a meal or money. If you didn’t, it’s not too late. The need remains. Merry Christmas.
I watched last night’s debate between three of the numerous Detroit Mayoral candidates, shaking my head the entire time. From the pre-debate show to the closing statements, it was an embarrassment. From candidates who veil realities to make their positions look better and who can’t deliver a gramatically correct sentence, to the personal attacks disguised as questions, and the poor program quality, Detroiters remain lost in a sea of confusion and misleading tactics that will do nothing to benefit this city as a whole.
It seems that Californians are blaming the African-American voter base for the defeat of Proposal 8, which would have allowed same-sex marriages. I can’t imagine a group so long oppressed and discriminated against would now seek to discriminate and oppress another group especially on a day of equality and access, for which many fought long and hard. If so, what have we really overcome?
Today, I spent 75 minutes in line to vote. It was the longest that I have ever spent waiting to cast a ballot, but never before have I felt as empowered as I did today. There is an excitement in the air, an anticipation of all that hinges on the results of this historical election. Regardless of–yet depending on the outcome, things will be drastically different for all of us…tomorrow.
